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crime1 year ago

"Revealed: Chilling Details of Child Abuse by YouTuber Ruby Franke"

Newly released evidence in the case of YouTuber Ruby Franke, known for her channel "8 Passengers," reveals chilling details of the child abuse she inflicted on her children, including starvation, forced labor, and religiously motivated torture. Franke and her business partner were sentenced to four to 30 years in prison for aggravated child abuse, and the evidence includes videos, journal entries, and audio recordings that depict the extent of the abuse.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"8 Passengers' Ruby Franke's Attorney Addresses Appeal Plans After Child Abuse Sentencing"

Ruby Franke, the disgraced "8 Passengers" host, has no plans to appeal her severe prison sentence for child abuse, as confirmed by her attorney's spokesperson. She was sentenced to serve up to 30 years in prison, with the actual time to be determined by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Franke tearfully apologized to her children and estranged husband during her sentencing hearing, taking full responsibility for her actions. The abuse came to light when one of her emaciated children escaped and sought help from a neighbor. Franke admitted to torturing her children and her ex-husband is working to regain custody of their four minor children.

crime2 years ago

"Controversial Arrests and Family Drama: The Dark Side of YouTube Mommy Bloggers"

Ruby Franke, creator of the popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, was arrested on suspicion of child abuse. Her husband, Kevin Franke, plans to take care of their children and keep them together. The couple had faced accusations of child abuse in the past, which they vehemently denied. The channel, which had 2.5 million subscribers at its peak, was shut down earlier this year.

crime2 years ago

"8 Passengers YouTube Mom Arrested on Child Abuse Charges After Disturbing Discovery"

Ruby Franke, the mother behind the defunct YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has been arrested on two counts of aggravated child abuse. The arrest came after police found a malnourished child with open wounds and duct tape on their extremities. Franke's business partner and collaborator, Jodi Hildebrandt, was also arrested. The 8 Passengers channel, which focused on the Franke family's parenting style, has been taken down from YouTube. The Frankes have faced criticism in the past for their parenting methods, including allegations of child abuse. Franke's adult children have expressed support for the arrests, stating that they have been trying to raise concerns about their mother's behavior for years.

crime2 years ago

"Arrested YouTube Mom Ruby Franke's Child Abuse Allegations Spark Outrage"

Ruby Franke, former family vlogger of the YouTube channel 8 Passengers, has been arrested on aggravated child abuse charges in Utah. Franke and her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, were charged with two counts of second-degree aggravated child abuse. The arrest comes after years of speculation and criticism regarding the couple's parenting choices and allegations of mistreatment towards their six children. Franke's eldest daughter, Shari, expressed relief and support for the arrest on social media. The "8 Passengers" YouTube channel, which had nearly 2.5 million subscribers, was removed earlier this year.

crime2 years ago

'8 Passengers' Mother Ruby Franke Arrested for Aggravated Child Abuse: Exploring Charges and Arrest Report

Ruby Franke, the mother behind the popular YouTube series '8 Passengers', and Jodi Hildebrandt, founder of parent counseling service ConneXions, have been arrested for two counts each of aggravated child abuse. The arrests were made by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, and it is unclear if they are related to an earlier incident at Hildebrandt's residence. Franke had nearly 2.3 million subscribers on her YouTube channel before it was taken down, and she is also a member of ConneXions' Business Team division. ConneXions offers counseling services for parents and businesses.